Thai Peanut Cucumber Bites
Thai Peanut Cucumber Bites
Ingredients
For the Cucumber Cups
- 2 English cucumbers, partially peeled in alternating vertical strips, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds, centers scooped out
For the Creamy Peanut Filling
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, unsweetened
- 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons water, or as needed to thin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Cucumbers: Using a vegetable peeler, partially peel the English cucumbers by making alternating vertical strips along their length, leaving some skin on for a decorative effect. Slice each cucumber into 1-inch thick rounds. Using a small spoon or melon baller, carefully scoop out the seeds and a small amount of the flesh from the center of each cucumber round, creating a cup. Arrange the cucumber cups on a serving platter.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Make the Peanut Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, full-fat coconut milk, fresh lime juice, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Adjust Consistency and Seasoning: Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the filling reaches a smooth, pipeable consistency that is not too thick or too runny. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, adding more if needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Fill the Cucumber Cups: Transfer the peanut filling to a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off). Pipe a generous amount of the peanut filling into the center of each prepared cucumber cup, creating a decorative peak or swirl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh cilantro and crushed roasted peanuts over the filled cucumber bites. For best flavor, chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 2 min
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Thai Peanut Cucumber Bites
Ingredients
For the Cucumber Cups
- 2 English cucumbers, partially peeled in alternating vertical strips, sliced into 1-inch thick rounds, centers scooped out
For the Creamy Peanut Filling
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, unsweetened
- 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons water, or as needed to thin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Cucumbers: Using a vegetable peeler, partially peel the English cucumbers by making alternating vertical strips along their length, leaving some skin on for a decorative effect. Slice each cucumber into 1-inch thick rounds. Using a small spoon or melon baller, carefully scoop out the seeds and a small amount of the flesh from the center of each cucumber round, creating a cup. Arrange the cucumber cups on a serving platter.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Make the Peanut Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, full-fat coconut milk, fresh lime juice, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Adjust Consistency and Seasoning: Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the filling reaches a smooth, pipeable consistency that is not too thick or too runny. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, adding more if needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Fill the Cucumber Cups: Transfer the peanut filling to a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off). Pipe a generous amount of the peanut filling into the center of each prepared cucumber cup, creating a decorative peak or swirl.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh cilantro and crushed roasted peanuts over the filled cucumber bites. For best flavor, chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 2 min